Hybrid Instructional Support Assistant II - Bilingual REPOST en Merced County Office of Education

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Under direction of the Teacher, the Instructional Support Assistant II assists in carrying out educational plans and maintaining a creative and comfortable learning environment for students assigned to Merced Scholars Charter using Spanish-speaking skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and Title I compliance through a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction OR AA Degree (or higher) OR 48 semester units of college coursework and one year of experience planning and supervising behaviorally challenging middle and high school marginalized students preferably in an educational setting. Experience in student crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques preferred. Licenses and Certificate: 1. Requires a valid California driver’s license. If using personal vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of liability insurance required by law. 2. DMV Driver Record printout. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 4. Must be fluent in Spanish. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered to interviews. 1. Complete Edjoin application 2. Resume 3 (Optional) Letters of Recommendation ((DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months)) 4. Unofficial College Transcripts (if you have over 48 college units completed or completed AA degree) -Upon hire must present TB clearance, high school diploma, official transcripts, DMV Driving Record (H-6) printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability (if required by position). Applicants who meet both education and experience may be invited for NCLB/ESSA testing, unless already compliant. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.

(maximum entry is step 3 @ $23.22 per hour)

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.